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May 16 - June 6, 2008

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Maxwell Rodeo May 17 Ladies Night May 17 Arbuckle Community Meeting May 21 Memorial Day May 26 Colusa County Fair June 5-8 Vote June 3 Williams Pioneer Day June 7

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Super 5 Seniors Front, Left to Right: Amanda Brincat, Janet Torres, Jennie Bauman.

Back: Alyssa Stalley and Matthew Rolen.

Not pictured: Jose Camberos. Juniors see page 2.

It was a full house at Williams Community Church Tuesday, May 7 as the families of the 2008 Williams High School Super 5 gathered to see their loved ones honored for their academic achievements. This year was a little different. Due to a tie in GPA scores there were six students in both the Junior and Senior classes that received awards.

“It’s our first year sponsoring the event,” said Maria Perez-Mendiola, president of Delta Theta Pi of Williams. “It’s a great way to give back to the high school and to recognize the students for their efforts. We hope to continue it in the future.”

Sponsors and supporters of the event were: A special Thank You to 5 C Excavation; Carolan Ferreria Meek, CEO, 44th Agricultural Association; Harper’s Auto Repair; Louis Cairo’s; Marshall’s Rent All; Mr. & Mrs. George W. Simmons for their donations and the Williams Community Church for the use of their facilities and Kay Spurgeon for her assistance and support.

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Every 15 Minutes comes to Williams High School

Imagine a knock on your door. You wonder who it could be. Picture yourself reading a letter that starts off with ““Dear Mom and Dad, every fifteen minutes someone in the United States dies from an alcohol related traffic collision, and today I died. I never had the chance to tell you.......”

See Every 15 page 2

Williams Pioneer Day Fun Run June 7 Staff Photo

Father’s Day June 15 Citizens for a Better Williams volunteered their time to clean up the downtown area May 4. Pictured: Wes Goforth (backhoe), Mike Goforth and Andi Armstrong.

What’s Inside

Opinion... Page 4 Looking Back...Page 6 Home & Garden...Page 7 Adopt-a-Pet...Page 7

Community Calendar...Page 11 Classifieds...Page 12 Commentary...Page 13

Williams Elementary School honors students as Vice Principals for a day

For one day, three students from Williams Elementary School were able to take a walk in the proverbial shoes of their principal, Cynthia Engrahm. These students were chosen because of their hard efforts in recent star test they were entered in, and won, a drawing.

Front: 3rd grader Seth Steinke, Principal Engrahm.

Back: 3rd grader Noe Hernandez and 2nd grader Eduardo Rodrigez.

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Their parents are told by doctors that they were not able to save their child’s life. One of the students, designated as the “Drunk Driver,” is given field sobriety tests and arrested for the crimes Staff Photoof vehicular manslaughter and felony WHS students gathered to watch a simulated alcohol related car accident. drunk driving. The student is booked into the Colusa County Jail and then appears in court and is sentenced to prison for his crimes.

Every 15 Minutes At the end of the day the “Walking Dead” and students involved in the mock car crash Courtesy of Sgt. Steve Woldanski are chaperoned by the law enforcement officers from the three agencies involved for After the “Every 15 Minutes” two-day event an overnight retreat. These students have no that occurred on April 30th and May 1st, there contact with other friends or family members. is one word that comes to mind: “WOW.” This At this retreat the students participate in teampowerful program was an emotional roller building exercises and hear from people who coaster for students, families, school staff have personally been involved in incidents that and the committee that assembled this event. were alcohol-related. The night ends when the With Andi Armstrong students must write a letter to their coordinating the loved ones expressing their thoughts program, she and feelings if they had actually died pulled the Williams on this day.

High School, While the student retreat is taking Williams Police place, the parents of the “Walking Department, Williams Dead” and the mock crash victims are Fire Department, invited to a retreat where they express California Highway their feelings and emotions about the Patrol, Colusa County program and they, too, write letters Sheriff’s Department, to their children as if they had died Colusa County Superior Court, Colusa today. The emotions that occur during these County Probation Department, Colusa County retreats are intense and run high.

Chaplains Program, Colusa Regional Medical Day Two: The “Walking Dead” are returned to Center, the Enloe Ambulance team, McNaryschool and, along with the entire student body Moore Funeral Home, Selovers Towing and and school staff, attend an assembly in the many other parents and students together and school’s gym. Everybody watches a video of the assembled a program that hopefully opened the students as they participated in school activities eyes of students and families to the dangers of and then of the accident and the results of the drinking and driving. alcohol-related incident. After the video, some The “Every 15 Minutes” program was of the parents and students read their letters they designed to show students they are not had written the night before to the crowd. They invincible. These students learn firsthand how share with their family, friends and classmates their actions and decisions affect the lives of what it felt like to die without having a chance so many people. The program is a two-day to say good-bye. event that challenges them to think about Other guest speakers told how their lives were drinking, driving, making forever changed by the results of mature decisions and the drinking and driving. Students and impact these decisions have parents were overwhelmed with emotion on family, friends and many and others in the community. hopefully gained a new sense of love and The idea of this program commitment to one another and hopefully is to bring these different make the right decisions. agencies together with the The assembly concluded when Police Chief goal of reducing alcohol-related incidents James P. Saso conducted a “Roll Call” among our youth. The program was to everybody who would be affected by drunk started in 1990. At that time there was an drivers. This roll call included family, friends, alcohol-related death approximately every emergency services and members of the 15 minutes. Since then the time has been community. By the end of increased to an alcohol-related death every 31 the roll call, the entire crowd in the gym was minutes. It appears that the program has had standing and the crowd could see how many some success, but the ultimate goal, of course, people can be impacted from an alcohol-related is to have 0 alcohol-related deaths or incidents. incident.

Prior to the actual event taking place, 17 “Every 15 Minutes” is a very strong, dramatic, students and one teacher were selected to and emotional event and has been designed take part in the exercise. Day One: Every 15 purposely this way. Students are reminded minutes, “The Grim Reaper” escorts students about the choices they make involving alcohol one at a time from their classrooms . These and how many others are affected by these students would be known as “The Walking decisions. Many students feel it will never Dead” and are sequestered for 24 hours. happen to them. Hopefully this program has Officers and chaplains notified the parents changed their minds... that their child had died in an alcohol-related incident. Obituaries are written and tombstones are placed in the breezeway so friends and classmates can mourn their loss.

A simulated drunk-driving collision involving other pre-selected students is set up so the entire high school student body can watch the events unfold. A 9-1-1 call is placed to set in motion an emergency response by law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and the coroner. Victims trapped inside the vehicle and are removed using the “Jaws of Life.”

The injured are treated and transported by helicopter and ambulance to the hospital emergency room. One student is declared dead at the scene and is removed by the coroner.

Another student dies of injuries at the hospital.

Photo by Kathy Craigo

Williams Family Action Center Program Coordinator (front right) is pictured accepting a $2,000 grant from Community Foundation of Colusa County (CFCC) Chair Donna Phelan. Looking on are from left to right (back row) CFCC Executive Director Ben Felt and CFCC vice chairs Catherine Bernard and Lora Ceccon.

Williams Family Action Receive CFCC Grant Courtesy of Kathy Craigo During the April Community Foundation of Colusa County (formerly the Colusa Heritage Foundation) meeting Betty Huson, program director for the Williams Family Action Center accepted a $2,000 Foundation grant for the Center.

Foundation Executive Director Ben Felt commented that the foundation is pleased to be able to assist the Williams Family Action Center in its very worthy project of providing after school study programs and safe havens for Williams School District children ages 6 years and older.

The Community Foundation previously granted $1,000 to the Williams center. ”Due to the success of its program, the foundation chose to give the Family Action Center an additional $2,000.00,” commented Felt.

Huson commented that while the center is primarily funded through First 5 Colusa County, that funding is designated only for children ages 0 to 5. Programs for children over the age of 5 are not included in that funding.

In a letter to the Foundation Board of Directors, Huson commented that since first receiving funding through the foundation, the center has been able to provide homework assistance, activities, crafts and snacks to 85 individual children.

“We hope to continue to build on the faith that you (the Foundation) have shown this center,” she wrote.

The Community Foundation of Colusa County has $100,000.00 available for worthy grants to organizations within Colusa County, as a result of a very generous donation from the developer of the County Line Project, Colusa Heritage Partners said Felt.

“The Foundation wishes to thank Colusa Heritage Partners for providing the means for it to become a designated IRS 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that is controlled by citizens of Colusa County,” said Felt.

Businesses and individuals within Colusa County that wish to support their favorite charity or service group may do so through the Community Foundation. “We are here to help all communities and organizations throughout Colusa County,” added Felt. Please call Ben Felt at 530-476-3885 for more information.

WHS Super 5 (6) Juniors

Front, Left to Right: Miriam Deloza, Christina Mora, Marisol Moreno, Ashleigh Martini.

Back, Left to Right: Alexandria Koualczuk, Joshua Clawson Phipps.

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CHP ISSUES STATEWIDE SEAT BELT ALERT California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers statewide will focus their attention on people who do not buckle up when riding in a vehicle. May 21, 2008, has been designated as a “Vehicle Occupant Safety Awareness and Education Day,” to coincide with the Statewide “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization May 12 through June 2, 2008.

“The goal of this campaign is to stress that seat belts save lives,” said CHP Lt. Doug Uhlik. “More than 30 percent of all vehicle passengers killed statewide in 2006 and 2007 were not buckled up at the time of the collision.

We hope people will learn from this and take the extra seconds to put on their seat belt or properly restrain their child. There’s no do over when it comes to safety.”

CHP officers on grant-funded overtime, provided by the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), will take to the road specifically looking for violations of seat belt and child safety restraint laws.

“Drivers who are found not wearing their seat belt or breaking the state’s child safety seat laws will be ticketed,” said Lt. Uhlik.

According to OTS, seat belt usage by California motorists is at a record high, 94.6 percent. One of the CHP’s primary goals is to raise that number even higher, an effort that will require the public’s cooperation.

In 2007, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued 203,490 citations to drivers and passengers who failed to buckle up. That figure does not include the 16,517 tickets issued for child safety seat violations. California law requires children younger than age 6 or weighing less than 60 pounds to be properly secured in the back seat.

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Opinion

a letter home; everything is so fresh and made from scratch. It really takes a lot for me to recommend a restaurant but these two are really great!

Every 15 minutes

I am a fanatic when it comes to finding good deals on the internet. I research everything to make sure we get a good deal.

This time I went through Priceline.com where I made a low ball offer on a four star hotel, and got it. So, if you have the time and patience, look into your travel deals. Some of my favorite websites include: Sidestep.com, Tripadvisor.com, Priceline.com and of course Google.com. If you plan on visiting a city for a week or so, go on Ebay and buy an Entertainment Book for that city. Use all the coupons you want on your trip, then turn around and sell it on Ebay when you get home. Just make sure you mention that some of the coupons are missing when you sell it.

Finally I just want to wish Aaron “Happy anniversary,” we have been married for nine wonderful years and I love him more with each one! Thanks for being a great husband and my best friend…

I experienced my first ‘Every 15 Minutes’ program a couple of weeks ago, it was an experience that will always stay with me.

By Andrea Moore, Editor The students from Williams High School were treated to a very dramatic, very emotional look at what drinking and driving can do not only to a person, but to their family, friends and This last weekend my mother in law came down to community. Just watching from the sidelines as these kids and watch the kids for Aaron and I so we could take a their parents had to take a harsh look at what could happen was short weekend away to celebrate our anniversary. enough to make any parent go weak in the knees. Just thinking Thank you Pat!!! Oh, it was heaven. I don’t know why about losing my kids in an alcohol related accident made my but I always imagine how relaxing a vacation would be, heart beat painfully in my chest and brought tears to my eyes. mainly because they never are. I truly believe in the The roller coaster of emotions that these families experienced saying “I need a vacation from my vacation.” was humbling and I hope and pray the program hit home with everyone, not just the kids. So many lives are needlessly Off to San Francisco we went. Since we didn’t have the destroyed every day around the world, we all need to do our part kids with us we decided to be total tourists, camera to keep our kids as safe as we can. and all, exploring Alcatraz and riding in one of those open top buses. We had an absolute blast! I have to mention a couple of great restaurants that we ate at.

On our first night we ate at a place called Scoma’s. We If you have questions or comments, please contact had never heard of it before but decided to try it after the driver of our horse-drawn carriage recommended it Andrea at: as the best place to eat in San Francisco. It was a little pricier than we expected, but our food was excellent. publisher@williamspioneerreview.com The steak was hands down the best I have ever had and Aaron loved his lazy man’s cioppino. The next was a little place we found the last time we stayed in S.F. It’s a little hole-in-the-wall place called Miller’s East Coast Deli, located on Polk Street between Clay and Washington. Their breakfasts are definitely worthy of

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I would like to thank everyone in the community for their support as Colusa Regional Medical Center made the changes this past week to provide “hospitalist” services to physicians and their patients. As of May 1st, a physician specializing in hospital care is now available 24 hours a day/7 days a week to provide expert hospital care to patients as requested by their physicians.

I would also like to clarify that the choice of using the “hospitalist” is up to the patient and his/her primary care physician. Several of the primary care physicians in our community will continue to provide both outpatient and inpatient care to their patients, that is, Dr. Lawrence Highman, Dr. Julian Delgado and Dr. Michael Goodman.

Patients who go to UC Davis Medical Group will receive their hospital inpatient care from the “hospitalist”. Patients of other physicians in the community who do not have admitting privileges will receive hospital care as requested by their primary care physician.

We are confident that this increased level of physician support in the hospital will benefit our community and enhance the level of services that can be provided to you.

Please feel free to call me personally if you have any questions about the new hospitalist program.

Sincerely, Dale Kirby Chief Executive Officer

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It was a celebration of spring. A celebration of good wine and art. A celebration of cooperation.

On May 3 the annual Wine Tasting and Art Show drew a crowd of locals to the Colusa Senior Center to taste wines and cheeses and to view and purchase art from a four-county region. A cooperative event produced by the Friends of the Library and the Colusa County Arts Council, the wine tasting supports the Colusa County Library, and the art show and sale supports regional artists and area arts events produced by the Colusa County Arts Council.

The theme of the art show was “Our Valley in Motion,” and Marysville artist Barbara Brown took home the Theme Prize with her patriotic watercolor “Hero.”

In the Adult Division, Linda Stephenson won first prize for a detailed watercolor called “Clinging Vine,” and second prize in this division went to gourd artist Danarae Reed for her large sculpture “Unity.” Michael Hook’s untitled painting took third prize In the County High Schools Division, Sierra Reading of Colusa High School won both first and second prizes. First prize was awarded to her war-themed installation, “Secured,” and second prize was for her pointillist painting “Louis.” Kiley Herrick, also of Colusa High School, won third prize for her whimsical painting “When I Look at the Stars. . . .”

To the delight of both artists and purchasers, several art pieces went to new homes after the show.

Some of the unsold pieces will be hung for a few months in the Colusa Regional Medical Center, where visitors may view them as part of the hospital’s healing environment.

Six vintners provided wine both for tasting and sale, and Rumiano Cheese of Willows provided several cheese varieties to sample with the wines. Desserts were prepared by members of Friends of the Library,

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Looking back

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THE NEWS BACK THEN

Courtesy of the SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM Williams Farmer 5/3/1913 FIRE VISITS FINE STORE OF D. LEVY Most everyone in Williams was startled from their slumbers Wednesday night by the ringing of the big bell which sounded the warning that fire had been discovered and assistance was needed. The prompt response of those who were soon on the scene with the chemical engine no doubt averted a conflagration of the estate of D. Levy and to his dismay found fire breaking through the ceiling. He immediately gave the alarm. The upper floor containing the furniture department was filled with smoke and for a time the flames were fought below through the opening in the ceiling. The hose line was then carried to the porch and a stream directed through one of the windows, which soon had the desired effect. Had the fire gotten beyond control and aided by a heavy wind, most likely Williams would have experienced a stunning conflagration, as the Williams Hotel and other buildings would have been in the path of the flames .

TALKS ON INDIAN SCHOOLS

A series of lectures, designed to bring the people of California to realize the importance of establishing Indian Schools and facilitating the instruction of the Indian youth of the state, will be delivered in the church about the bay region by Rev. Frederick G. Collette and his wife, the Rev. Beryl Collette, field secretaries of the Indian Board of Co-operation, says the Examiner. According to Dr. Collette, there are 2,500 Indian children in the state who are deprived of an educational opportunity.

5/14/ 1913 - LAUSTEN FAMILY PICNIC

A news item from Maxwell to the Sacramento Bee says the Lausten annual picnic was held at the accustomed place at the foot of Black Mountain on Sunday. This anniversary was instituted and has been regularly attended the first Sunday in May, the first meeting being convened in 1894. At first it was a gathering principally for the reunion of the elder members of the Danish Lausten family, which was scattered over Colusa and Yolo counties.

This year there were present only forty six, twenty six being absent on account of sickness.

Some members of the family came from Canada at attend this reunion. Several families reside in Woodland and several in Sacramento.

4/30/1915 - WILBUR SPRINGS BURNED

Fire broke out in the buildings at Wilbur Springs yesterday, and before it was checked it had destroyed nearly every building of that popular and useful resort. It was checked only because there was nothing more within reach to be burned. The buildings went up in smoke were the fine, new hotel that was erected two or three years ago at the cost of $15,000, the dining hall, the women’s building, the men’s building, the dormitory for housing the employees, and all the cottages except for four.

The only buildings saved are the four buildings mentioned above, the bath house, and the building known as the Canyon House, in which the barber shop and other activities were housed. There were about thirty guests and most succeeded in saving their effects. J.W. Cuthbart, the proprietor of the place, is moving his guests and his headquarters half a mile up the canyon to Jones Springs, which he recently bought, and no interruption in the service of Wilbur’s will occur.

MOGK A RICE ENTHUSIAST

John C. Mogk, a hustling Colusa real estate dealer, who knows how to make a piece of alkali land look like silky silt garden, and sell it for that, has been bitten by the rice bug, and bitten hard. He is talking rice and planting rice and eating rice and even wears a rice hat and uses rice paper exclusively, for stationary. He has even changed his middle name to Rice, and will sign his name John R. in the future instead of John C. “In the past,the average has been between 30, 40, 45 sacks to the acre. Why, on the Brown ranch last year they tried a new kind of rice on ten acres, and they harvested 795 sacks of grain, and sold it for $2.00 a sack.

When a man can take $160.00 worth of grain from a acre of land I don’t regard it as a very hazardous crop.”

Williams Farmer - 5/11/1951 TOWN HOUSE WILL HOLD OPENING TOMORROW NIGHT

John Pitalo, proprietor and owner of the attractive new business building on Highway 20, just off highway 99W, which has been named the “Town House”, will hold its official opening tomorrow night, May 12th. This building which embraces the modern western style of architecture was designed by the owner and proprietor. Italian dinners, broiled steaks and chicken will be featured by the noted chef, Frank Laterza, recently of the bay district, who specializes in this type of cuisine.

“Babe” Pitalo will be in charge of the cocktail lounge assisted by experienced dispensers. Mr. and Mrs. John Pitalo will be on hand Saturday night to extend a cordial greeting to the guests on the official opening of the “Town House

Williams Farmer 5/1/53 WORK ON WCRP POOL PROGRESSING

The WCRP Committee, with the assistance of many interested citizens completed the excavation work for the swimming pool the first of the week and the form of Landon Blue Pool Company, which has built several pools in this community, is now in charge of the construction work on the pool. The rain Sunday stopped work for a time, but before the rain started, hard enough to stop operations, the major part of the trimming and excavating had been completed. The drag-line completed its work Monday. The Legion Auxiliary served lunch to the crew which turned out Sunday morning to assist with the work. The ladies are to be complimented for supplying the food for approximately 20 workers. Work is progressing at a fast tempo and the tank will be ready before the first of June.

Chairman Bill Keegan, who has given of his time freely in all departments of the committee work, and the members of the committee and citizens who have contributed in any way,

should receive a great deal of satisfaction to see the objective for which they have been striving, taking form. The community is grateful for the effort that has been so generously given by various individuals and organizations. While the pool will be complete this year, much remains to be done, and the committee and others will continue to work to complete the project. The annual fiesta and dance on May 23rd, at the Sacramento Valley Milling Co. plant; the pheasant hunting project and gifts from individuals and organizations will assist in carrying the work forward to completion.

Williams Farmer 5/8/1953 FATHER OFLOCALBUSINESSMAN PASSES

Funeral services were conducted at nine o’clock on Thursday Morning at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Colusa for January Cairo, 80, retired prune grower and highly respected citizen of this county, who passed away at the Huffman Rest Home in Grimes. He had been in failing health for some time. A Native of Italy, born 1873, Mr. Cairo came to America when fifteen years of age. He operated a prune orchard in the Colusa District for many years, retiring about twenty years ago. He is survived by two sons, Louis and Fred Cairo, the former owns and operates Wilson’s Club in Williams and one daughter Mrs. Eva Genise. There are six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren all of Colusa. His wife and son Tony Cairo, the later who operated cafes in Colusa and Williams for a number of years preceded him in death.

Home & Garden

For the best garden, start from the ground up If you soil is hard, cracked and won’t grow much of anything, then here’s a few tips that might help out.

Build up your soil with plenty of organic matter, such as well-rotted compost. Using compost will help neutralize the salts that are abundant in Colusa County. As water runs through the compost, a tea is produced. This tea will actually help change the Ph (acid or alkaline level) of your soil. This is important because the more salts you have, the harder your soil is. Also, most of the plants suited for our area desire acidic soil with lots of organic matter in it. This mixture of soil and compost is easier for both water and roots to penetrate.

Plants and trees need food, vitamins and minerals, just like all of us do. If you want them to thrive, and not just survive, feed them. Most commercial fertilizers nowadays are ammonia or alkaline based.

If that’s all you have, it’s better than nothing. If you use an all purpose fertilizer, it will feed the plants, add more alkaline to the soil, and release nutrients quickly. The best alternative is to use an organic fertilizer. I like Green Mile from Colusa Farm Supply. It costs a bit more, but will last twice as long.

It’s lower in nitrogen than the other types, so it will provide a more regular, even growth, instead of a quick feeding that doesn’t last long. Organics usually have an abundant amount of trace elements in them, such as iron, zinc, manganese, etc. Trace elements give you a complete meal for your plants resulting in a lush, beautiful, long lasting green garden. There are always some exceptions like German Bearded Iris, which prefer a fertilizer with a high phosphorous content, like bone meal.

A garden’s strongest foundation is the ground it’s planted on. Balancing the Ph, directing water to the roots, and feeding your plants through the soil are proper preparations and maintenances that will make all the difference.

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Remember to place a watering well (trench) around your plants and trees. This will encourage water and nutrients to flow downward into the root zone.

The deeper the roots, the better your plants will grow.

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Please spay and neuter your pets to prevent animals like Louie from ending up at the pound.

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Doctors from North Valley Family Physicians visit 101 year old Pauline Wilsey.

Nurse is Paula Clingon, R.N. MDs: Left side, Michael Goodman; Right side, Julian Delgado

NORTH VALLEY FAMILY PHYSICIANS REASSURES THEIR PATIENTS

Drs. Julian Delgado and Michael Goodman announce, “We want to reassure our patients that we will still be providing their medical care should they need hospitalization.” “We have not changed our practices to CRMC’s “hospitalist” model” states Dr. Delgado. “We are still providing total care to the families who come to any of North Valley Family Physicians offices.

Many patients are confused about the announcement of recent changes within the UC Davis Medical Clinic practice style. And, we just want the community to know that NFVP physicians will still care for their patients both in the medical offices and in the

hospital. We will continue to provide hospital care for Del Norte Clinics, Colusa Indian Health and Dr. McCarl’s patients as we have done in the past.

“We are also proud to announce that a new physician will be joining our practice, Antonio Meraz, M.D. He, his wife and four children will be moving to Colusa in August to become a member of our community and of the NVFP medical group.”

North Valley Family Physicians has offices located at 173 E. Webster Street, Colusa; at 501 “E” Street, Williams; and an OB clinic at 1133 West Sycamore Street, Willows.

We provide a full range of primary family medicine and labor and delivery services. For information or to schedule a clinic appointment, call the Colusa office at 530 458-8050.

For information on hospital services, call Colusa Regional Medical Center at 530 4585821.

A busy day in Arbuckle....................................

Staff Photo The Colusa County Chamber of Commerce helped kick things off with a ribbon cutting for Art & Soul and the Sidewalk Cafe.

features local artists and the Sidewalk Café Bakery & Deli.

The Farmers Market will be held every Thursday evening from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Staff Photogo and will milled around, going from stall through People Octoto stall, checking out the new market. ber. Vendor applications are available for those wishing to have a booth.

For more information on the Farmers Market call Mary Fahey at 530-476-3799.

To contact Art & Soul stop by 309 5th street in Arbuckle. The Sidewalk Cafe is located at: 311 5th Street in Abuckle.

Arbuckle was abuzz with activity May 8. With two ribbon cuttings and the premier of the new, certified Farmers Market, the town played host to scores of people.

Vendors from all over the county and beyond came to sell their wares, everything from roses to peacock feathers were available to those looking for a deal.

Two new Colusa County Chamber of Commerce members held their ribbon Staff Photo cutting ceremonies, Art Kids frolicked and played as their parents & Soul an art gallery that checked out the offerings at the Farmers Market.

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Wine Tasting event another huge success!

THE ARBUCKLE REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE:

It was a picture-perfect day at the Senior Center garden May 3 when the Friends of the Library held their fourth annual wine tasting event. Those attending had the option of tasting olive oil with bread, a variety of cheeses provided by Rumiano Cheese and delectable desserts provided by the Friends and Mickie’s Cheesecakes. The Colusa County Arts Council had a juried art show by area artists inside the center in conjunction with the wine tasting,.

Four door prizes were won by lucky attendees. The Wine Lovers Cookbook was won by Charlie Lyss, a wine rack was won by Siobhan Santinelli, handground cornbread mixes & cookbooks were won by Teresa Aldama, and the grand prize winner of the chocolatecovered wine bottle and glasses from Capay Valley Vineyards was David Reuf of Outlook Services. Also held was a silent auction that included two bottles of wine and personal winery tours for 12 people each at the Calvalho Winery and the Todd Taylor Winery. Both of these wineries are located in the Sugar Mill in Clarksburg.

Wineries pouring some of their specialties were Capay Valley Vineyards, Michael David Vineyards, Holly’s Hill Vineyards, Bogel Winery and Carvalho Family Wines.

The success of the event was a tribute to event sponsors in addition to those purchasing tickets. Gold Medal Sponsors were The Morning Star Packing Co., Pacific Gas & Electric, and Patrick & Jaime Townzen. Other generous sponsors included Beduhn Business & Tax Service, Brady Myers Insurance Services, Butte Community Bank, Chiropractic Family Health Center and Chung Sun Market. Additional sponsors were Clark & Nelson, Attorneys; Colusa Heritage Ranch; Colusa Holdings Co.; Colusa Riverside Inn; Colusa Veterinary Hospital; Community Foundation of Colusa County; Davies Oil Co.; Davison Drug & Stationery; Clay Gidel, DDS; and Iverson-Vota, a dental corporation. Other sponsors included Les Schwab Tire Center; McNary Moore Funeral Service; Julian Delgado, MD, & North Valley Family Physicians; Outlook Services; Pride Real Estate; Lynda Reynolds; Sankey Automobile Co., Inc; Selover’s Body Shop; Ralph Newlin’s State Farm Insurance; and Umpqua Bank. Personal support from the Colusa County Board of Supervisors was much appreciated, as well.

The Friends look forward to seeing you at the 5th Annual Wine Tasting next year on Saturday, May 2, 2009!

“Home of the Big Wheel”

Colusa County Fair June 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th, 2008

Pre Sale Tickets Now Available

Four Day Season Pass Adult $20* Four Day Season Pass Child $10* Children 5 & Under FREE Carnival Coupons $15 can be exchanged for wristbands on permitted days Destruction Derby $15 (reserved seating), $10 (bleachers)

Miss Colusa County & Mini Miss Pageants are free with fair admission Colusa High School student Sierra Reading with her first place winning installation “Secured,” at the CCAC Art Show held May 3.

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ON JUNE 3RD

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15 Maxwell High School students recently attended the 2008 FBLA State Leadership Conference in Irvine, California.

Maxwell FBLA Goes For the Gold

By Jennifer Azevedo, Maxwell Chapter President On Thursday, April 24, 15 members and two chaperones headed down to Irvine, California for the 2008 FBLA State Leadership Conference. Eager members arrived at the Hyatt Regency Hotel ready for a spectacular conference. Thursday’s entertainment activities began with a Rock Band Tournament where Maxwell FBLA’s Lucinda Wells, Lauren Boyes, Nikole Burg, and Rafael Velazquez gave their best shot on the popular new game. Lauren Boyes and Ashli Yang also “Danced Without the Stars” in the dance competition and received 3rd place.

Members participated in various business related competitions ranging from Public Speaking II to Business Communications to Business Math. The competition at state level is quite rigorous as members compete with individuals Maxwell FBLA State Finalists: Left-Molly Dennis;Right-Lauren Boyes from much larger schools.

Maxwell FBLA had some big winners this year with Lauren Boyes receiving 9th place in Job Interview. Molly Dennis also placed 2nd in Public Speaking II qualified to represent California and Maxwell at the National Leadership in Atlanta, Georgia. Nikole Burg was also installed as State Vice President representing the Northern Section, and Lauren Boyes was installed as Northern Section Executive Secretary.

Mrs. Wright, Maxwell chapter adviser, was recognized for her time, hard work, and dedication to the Maxwell chapter.

She was named Outstanding Local Chapter Adviser. Mrs. Wright also received her award for twenty years of service and will be recognized at the National Leadership Conference as California FBLA’s Adviser of the Year.

Maxwell FBLA achieved Gold Seal status meaning they are among the top 15% of chapters in California. All attendees to the State Leadership Conference had the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills, network with members from across the state, and work towards becoming the leaders of tomorrow. Congratulations to all, and good luck to the future officers.

dunnigan christian community Church coming june 1 Beginning June 1 at 9 a.m. the city of Dunnigan will have it’s own place to worship. Dunnigan Christinan Community is a nondenominational church that is affiliated as a Calvary Chapel that brings contemporary worship and book by book teaching of the bible and how it relates to every day living. Join us June 1 at 9 a.m. everyone is welcome.

Colusa County Supervisor Mark Marshall A MESSAGE FROM SUPERVISOR MARSHALL Dear Friends, It has been a pleasure and an honor to have served you for the past two terms as your County Supervisor. During this time we have had challenges as well as successes in managing the County’s business. I believe that even with the funding challenges facing us with the State’s budget we will be able to continue to promote a positive economic future through hard work while promoting an aggressive economic plan.

I am again running for the Third District seat and ask for your support and vote on June 3rd. There is unfinished work yet to be accomplished and I believe that the Board that is seated today is up to the challenge. Please join me in making Colusa County a better place to live and work. Thank you for your consideration and your vote on June 3rd.

PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT MARK MARSHALL ID#1303025

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Community Calendar Cell phones for soldiers The Maxwell 4-H group is collecting “Cell Phones For Soldiers.” Phones, whether they work or not, may be dropped off at Maxwell Elementary School office, Arbuckle Elementary School office, Louis Cairo’s in Williams and the Colusa County Farm Bureau. For more information please call 530-438-2589.

78th annual maxwell rodeo May 17 will kick off the 78th Annual Maxwell Rodeo. “Rodeo Day-The American Way.” Festivities begin at 8 a.m. with the Bull Run followed by a parade at 9:45 a.m.

The horse show and car show start at 11 a.m. Chuck Wagon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Art Roundup runs all day. At 12 p.m. The Frog Derby and Bench Press competitions will begin. The Rodeo will start at 1 p.m. with the Grand Entry

dunnigan christian community Church coming june 1

Beginning June 1 at 9 a.m. the city of Dunnigan will have it’s own place to worship. Dunnigan Christinan Community is a nondenominational church that is affiliated as a Calvary Chapel that brings contemporary worship and book by book teaching of the bible and how it relates to every day living. Join us June 1 at 9 a.m. everyone is welcome.

The Sutter Buttes Sportsman Association’s 53 weeks of giveaways

Get your calendar now [a $50 donation] for your chance to win one of over $22,000 worth of prizes including: rifles, rods, reels, gift certifi cates, hunts and more!

For more information call 530-458-2533, or visit their website at: www.sutterbuttessportsman.com

community meeting The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a community meeting in Arbuckle at the Arbuckle Fire Hall, Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m.

williams pioneer day fun run/walk Saturday, June 7th at 8 a.m. NEW COURSE!!! Will start at Williams Middle School, located at 269 11th Street. 5K/1 miles courses & kids challenge. For more information or to pre-register email: rlagrande@frontiernet.net.

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THE CITY OF WILLIAMS AND Williams Community NORCAL WASTE Center SYSTEMS WILL NO WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATION LONGER BE HOSTING CLEANUP DAY MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: The City of Williams has hosted an annual cleanup day for the past several years during the month of May to accept refuse from residents that could not be accommodated with the weekly collections. This program worked for the few hundred residents that were willing to wait in line on clean-up day, but did not benefit theseveral hundreds of residents that were unable or unwilling to wait in line. The City of Williams and NORCAL Waste Systems have worked out a program that we feel will benefit the majority of residents within the City. Beginning with your June NORCAL bill, each residence will receive a Free Disposal Pass for the Maxwell Transfer Station. You will receive another Free Disposal Pass in the Fall. Each year after this you will receive two Free Disposal Passes, one in the Spring and one in the Fall. The Free Disposal Pass will allow you to dispose of:  A maximum of five (5) cubic yards per vehicle (ONE pick-up OR small trailer)  No commercial vehicles (over one ton) or hazardous waste will be accepted  Tires will be limited to four (4) and must be 11r24.5 or smaller  Refrigerated appliances will be discounted to $7.00 each.  You must present the coupon when entering the facility In addition to the Free Disposal Passes, customers are entitled to free collection of Bulky Items and Residential Construction Waste, provided that such items are contained in a three (3) cubic yard metal bin. Customers may utilize this service up to four times in any calendar year. NORCAL will supply the bins at your request and pick them up within eight days. If you would like more information, please contact NORCAL at 473-3282 or the City of Williams at 473-2955

the arbuckle certified Farmers market

Colusa County’s only certified farmers market is held Thursday afternoons from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at La Vanche Park in Downtown Arbuckle, now through October. Now accepting vendor applications. For more information call Mary Fahey atL 530-476-3799.

Williams pioneer day

The annual Williams Pioneer Day is Saturday, June 7. See ad for a list of events.

Everyone is welcome! Early Bird Games begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular games at 7:00 p.m. Every Monday night, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street.

SENIOR GAME DAY: Come play your favorite board and card games with old friends – and meet some new friends as well. Every 3rd Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street.

AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: On May 28th enjoy the hilarious Lucille BallDesi Arnaz movie, “The Long, Long Trailer.”

See a different movie each month FREE. Every 4th Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. (Bring a pillow – the seats are hard.)

WCCA BOARD MEETING Just what is the Williams Community Center Association? What will having a Community Center in Williams mean for you and your family? Get answers to your questions and give your input on this ongoing project. Every 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street.

Pioneer Day BINGO IN THE PARK! Enjoy an afternoon of Bingo in the Park as the Williams Community Center Association joins the City of Williams in celebrating Pioneer Days! Saturday, June 7 beginning at 12 noon at Redinger Park. Only $1.00 for a 3-on-card for a 50/50 bingo pot. Play as many cards as you want! Start practicing now to yell B-I-NG-O!

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Show support for our veterans!

Sponsor and American Flag to be flown in the Williams Downtown or in front of your business.

Donations of $25.00 buys the flag and pole and we will see that they are flown on holidays honoring our veterns.

Contact citizens for a Better Williams at 5200096 or send your tax deductable donation to: PO Box 702 Williams, CA 95987

Now online ~Creative Looks~ Why drive far away when we have it all?

Gourmet Cookware, Gourmet Foods, Home Decor, Women’s Clothing, Jewelry, Salon & much more!

Visit us Online at:

creativelooksmaxwell.com

Williams Alumni Interactive Website ~ Private & FREE Make new contact with old classmates and browse the site for class pictures and candid pictures from 1912 to about 1970.

New reunion and candid pictures posted continuously.

Sponsored by a Williams gal! Email: sundee@sbcglobal.net

Top 5 Reasons to Advertise with The Williams Pioneer Review 1. As a free publication, people are more likely to pick it up.

2. Increased exposure to I-5 and Hwy 20 travelers.

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Employment Secrets of Attraction

is now looking for a licensed cosmetologist for booth rental. Some clientele is preferred, but location promises good walk-in traffic as well.

Brand new salon with nail services and tanning is located at 235 Wood Street in Willows and features a modern, clean, professional, and cattyfree environment.

Only professional and licensed stylists need apply!!!!

For more information call Nikki at (530) 518-4655 or email livelifelarge24@ yahoo.com

Trident Environmental and Engineering, Inc. seeks to hire temporary personnel for PG&E COLUSA GENERATING STN CONSTRUCTION near Maxwell, California.

DOCUMENT CONTROL SPECIALIST Resp for clerical duties for docs/plans for industrl constr project. Maint filing sys for constr dwgs & specs-storage&retrieval. Maint transmittal log. Must have strong computer skills, incl MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat. MS Access database a plus. Mobile office on constr site. Interface w/eng firms, contrs & constr mgmt. 1-2 yrs exp req’d.

Prev exp const/eng/arch office prefrd.

ADMIN ASSISTANT – CONST Assist admin mgr for constr office. Duties incl clerical, wd proc, routing corresp.

Utilize communicatn & org skills. MS Word, Excel, Adobe. Mobile office on constr site. Min 1-2 yrs exp req’d.

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN Exp w/hvy industrl power plant proj and working knowledge of earthwrk, concrete, eng’d bldgs and structrl steel. Ability to read plans & specs, verify compliance w/ contract and specs. Oversight of daily const activities. Familr w/hvy ind const concepts, practices, procedures incl testing concrete, soils compactn, formwork & rebar placemt, structural steel erection & concrete placemt. Relies on ext exp & judgmt to plan & coord power isld equip delvries & installatn w/contr. Knowledge of CA Bldg Codes, ASCE stds. 3-5 yrs related exp. Rpts to PG&E Proj Engr & Construction Manager.

MECH CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN Exp w/hvy industrl power plant proj incldg power and thermal gen, mech process sys.

Provide tech support, interpret plans & specs, verify compl w/ Contract & specs, familr w/pipe & hanger installtn, rotating equip & valves. Oversight of daily const activities. Knowledgeable of ASME, ANSI & CA Building Codes. Relies on ext exp & judgmt to plan & coord power isld equip delvries & installtn w/contr. 3-5 yrs related exp. Rpts to PG&E Proj Engr & Constr Mgr. ELEC CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN

childcare Angela Salazar Swift Home Daycare accepting infants, preschool, and school age children 547 Clay Street call: 458-7161.

Exp w/hvy industrl power plant proj incldg med to high voltage elec sys & contrls, switchgr, motor cntrl ctrs, generators, substns & transmission. Provide tech support, interpret plans & specs, verify compl w/Contract & specs. Oversight of daily const activities. Knowledgeable of NEC & IEEE Codes. Relies on ext exp & judgmt to plan & coord power isld equip delvries & installtn w/contr. Coord transmission interface w/PG&E depts. 3-5 yrs related exp. Rpts to PG&E Proj Engr & Constr Mgr..

Please send resumes: E-Mail: Trident@TridentEng.com, Fax (925) 778-9006 Equal Opportunity Employer.

williams pioneer day fun run/ walk Saturday, June 7th at 8 a.m. NEW COURSE!!! Will start at Williams Middle School, located at 269 11th Street. 5K/1 miles courses & kids challenge. For more information or to pre-register Email: rlagrande@frontiernet.net.

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Community Commentary

Bingo’s NOT just for Grandmas!

By Karen Shuler

My first memory of playing bingo is when I was 18 and a WAC stationed at Oakland Army Base. My fiancé and I would go to the Enlisted Men’s Club once a week and play for prizes of shoe-shine kits, ditty bags, men’s shirts, candy bars, etc. Many, many years later I was invited to go on a school-district fund raising trip to an Indian Casino. I didn’t know what I was doing, but I had fun. A week later I went back by myself and, thanks to the person who was sitting next to me who pointed out I only had 1 number left in the Indian Star pattern, won $1,199. Needless to say, bingo became my favorite pastime.

What I really enjoy about bingo is not the winning. Don’t get me wrong, whether it’s $20 at the Community Center or $1,000 at a casino, winning is great. But I especially like going to bingo because I don’t think of anything else while I’m playing. It’s my social outing. I don’t dwell on problems at work or on friends and relatives who are ill or in crisis – for those 2-3 hours, I just enjoy playing bingo with my bingo buddies. And if I win, all the better. If not, there’s always next time.

If you go to a large gathering of bingo players, something that may surprise you is the age range and the ethnic groups represented. Each New Year’s Eve for the past several years, my 84-year-old mother and I have enjoyed going to bingo together.

Frequently one of my kids comes along as well. At what other event can 3 and sometimes 4 generations actively participate and enjoy a full evening together – and maybe even win some money?! At every table in a large bingo hall sit people ranging in age from 18-98 (I know because my 98-year-old great aunt went to bingo with mom and me last year), representing nearly every race and culture. Republicans even sit next to Democrats! No “other side of the aisle” for bingo players! Perhaps the U.N. should look to bingo players for how to solve the world’s issues!

Oh, by the way, did you know you don’t have to drive to Colusa and walk through the smoke-filled casino to play bingo?! You can play right here in Williams each Monday night at the Veterans Hall at 9th and C Street. Early Bird games start at 6:30 p.m. and the regular games start at 7:00 p.m. No pressure, no smoking, just a lot of fun – plus you’re helping to raise funds for the Williams Community Center!

Out to Lunch Courtesy of Eva Meraz-Robey Having a quick lunch at a local fast food restaurant, I observed two children about the age of 5 or 6 years old enjoying their lunch, and decked out with their special crowns. The young lady seemed to be the talkative one, and kept prompting conversation with the young man. I knew who the young lady belonged to, as I had seen her with her parents at church on Sundays. She seemed to convey a feeling of great knowledge when she turned to the young man and stated “You know that Jesus was nailed to a cross.” The young man seemed a little perplexed as he asked “ when?” “ Oh, a long, long time ago,” she answered. After a short pause, she added “ I think it was around 2002.”

Go Green with Lloyd Green Jr. Okay, there isn’t a pun intended, but it seems here lately that everyone is going green, and it’s time for me to jump on the boat and begin a “green” lifestyle. I am no “green-living guru,” but one of many who are guilty of throwing away recyclable goods and using more than I need. However, I am starting a new resolution to have a “greener” life. As the president of the Colusa County Chamber of Commerce, one of my goals is to educate the business community and the public on better business practices and obtain useful resources for our members. One way I am accomplishing this goal is to provide you with information on going green.

I have teamed up with the Williams Pioneer Review and will periodically post “Going Green” articles to help educate the public, as well as myself, on being more eco-friendly in our personal and professional lives without having to go to the extreme of installing solar panels, straw insulation, and driving hybrid electric cars.

After much research on green living, I didn’t want to change my life completely and dedicate my entire day to recycling, turning off lights, and walking 45 miles to and from work. So here are some examples on how you and I can start a

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Green Cont. green life.

Our own personal hygiene has become a culprit of water waste. As fresh drinking water has become an increasing issue in California, there are several ways one can reduce personal water usage without sacrificing one’s own hygiene values. One way is to stop taking baths and start taking showers, which actually use less water if utilized judiciously. Although showers may create a lot of wasted water, consider replacing your existing shower head with a water-saving shower head or installing a shower-head adapter.

I know there is some concern about taking longer showers with water-saving devices, however, today’s devices have been changed to provide a higher pressurized stream of water to give you the same feel without all the waste.

After we finish our showers, we dry ourselves off and throw the barely used towel in the laundry basket. Okay, my family is guilty of this one. Thicker bath towels could be reused two times or more. Of course, I wouldn’t recommend sharing a towel with another family member, but consider installing an extra towel rack for each family member to hang personal towels to dry for the next use.

When it comes to laundry, wash the maximum amount of clothes per load and use cold water. Using cold water and using your washing machine’s maximum capacity helps cut energy costs from heating the water and saves additional loads. However, if you have a washing machine that is 10 years or older, it might be a good idea to look into a new one, as older machines waste a greater amount of energy than newer “Energy Star®” machines.

“But I can’t wash light colors and dark colors together!” This is true, but there is a new product from Woolite® called Woolite for All Colors that is supposed to keep your colors looking sharp, even after being mixed up with other colors.

How about that sock-eating machine? Or should I say the clothes dryer? During the winter months, there isn’t a doubt that you will have to use the dryer more frequently due to wet and cold weather. However, during warmer months, it might be a good idea to install or use existing clothes lines, as this alone will save you a bundle throughout the spring, summer, and early fall. Besides, there is nothing better than wearing your favorite shirt with the smell of the fresh air.

Many of these practices seem to be easy to accomplish, and we can fit them into our daily lives. Even if we do just one of these tasks, we will be making a good impact on our environment and on our pocket books, as well. In the next issue we will be talking about going green at work, because we are all guilty of wasteful habits when were not at home.

If you have ideas, comments, or have an eco-friendly product you would like us to feature, please email gogreen@ colusacountychamber.com.

Don’t forget to turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. Only turn it on when you need it. You’ll save three gallons of water each time.

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CLIENTES DE Pacific Gas and Electric Company pueden ya inscribirse al programa care a traves de la internet El programa CARE está inscribiendo en promedio 200 clientes al día SAN FRANCISCO –Miles de personas que son elegibles al programa CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) pueden ahora inscribirse más rápido y recibir un 20% de descuento en su factura mensual gracias al nuevo método de inscripción por la internet proporcionado por Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Los clientes elegibles pueden inscribirse a través de la internet al programa CARE en dos días laborales. El descuento aparecerá en su siguiente factura. En promedio, CARE les ahorra a los hogares elegibles $42 al mes en su cuenta de gas y electricidad.

“Nuestros clientes tienen ya acceso a la internet en su casa, bibliotecas, instituciones educativas y organizaciones comunitarias”, dijo Linda Fontes, supervisora del Programa CARE. “Gracias a la tecnología y para la conveniencia de nuestros clientes, hemos creado la manera de inscribirse a través de la internet”.

El programa CARE comenzó en 1989, y desde entonces PG&E les ha ahorrado a sus clientes más de $2.5 billones de dólares en sus facturas de energía. Actualmente hay 1,113,005 clientes en el área de servicio de PG&E que están inscritos al programa CARE, esto representa un 73% del total de clientes que son elegibles al programa.

Todavía hay más de 400,000 hogares en el norte y centro de California que son elegibles al programa y no se han inscrito.

Cada año, la Comisión se Servicios Públicos de California ajusta los límites de ingreso máximo del programa para reflejar los cambios en el criterio de pobreza que dicta el gobierno federal.

Numero de personas por hogar

Niveles de ingreso elegibles

1o2

$29,300

3

$34,400

4

$41,500

5

$48,600

6

$55,700 Añada $7,100 por cada persona adicional en el hogar..Para saber más sobre el programa CARE o para inscribirse por la internet, por favor visite la página www.pge.com/care o llame al 1-866-PGE-CARE.

(Efectivo Junio 1, 2007- Mayo 31, 2008)

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, una subsidiaria de PG&E Corporation, es una de las compañías de servicios de gas y electricidad más grandes de los Estados Unidos. Con oficinas centrales en San Francisco y 20,000 empleados, la compañía provee con energía más limpia comparado con el resto de la nación a 15 millones de personas en el norte y centro de California.

“ Abrochar o Pagar” es el Objetivo para Aumentar el Uso del Cinturón de Seguridad

El Departamento de La Policía de Williams estará imponiendo agresivamente las leyes de la protección del ocupante del estado como parte del programa de California 2008, sucediendo el 12 de mayo a el 1ro de Junio. La campaña depende de la aplicación pesada y la educación pública como un medios para ayudar a California lograrla tasa más alta del uso de cinturón de seguridad en la nación. California tiene actualmente la cuarta tasa más alta del uso de cinturón de seguridad de nación en el 94.6 por ciento.

“Queremos asegurarnos de que todos conductores y los pasajeros se abrochan en cada paseo, por día y por la noche,” dijo el Jefe de Policía Jim Saso. “Nuestros oficiales estarán en el mirador para los que no son abrochados y para jóvenes y niños no cabalgando apropiadamente refrenado. Nosotros no aceptaremos que las excusas ni daremos las advertencias. Abrochar o Pagar en California “ tiene una ley primaria de cinturón de seguridad que requiere que cada pasajero en el coche, inclusive el conductor, es requerido a llevar un cinturón de seguridad siempre. Si es parado y se encuentra estar en la infracción, la aplicación de la ley publicará las citaciones sin la advertencia. La multa para la primer infraccion de cinturón de seguridad recorren de $80 a $91 para adultos y $330 a $401 para niños bajo la edad de 16 años, dependiendo del condado. Adicionalmente, los niños menores de 12 años son requeridos a ir apropiadamente refrenado en el asiento de atrás.

“Hacemos bien con casi 95 por ciento que se abrocha el cinturon, cuarto más alto en la nación,” dijo Christopher J. Murphy, el Director de la Oficina de Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tránsito en Carreteras de California. “Eso es 1.5 millones más personas protegidas de la muerte y la herida utilizando los cinturones de seguridad desde que el programa de “Abrochar o Pagar “ comenzaron en 2005. Pero podemos hacer mejor todavía. Se les insiste a todos de siempre abrochar el cinturon”. Mientras la tasa para adultos ha continuado subir en los últimos años, la tasa del uso de cinturón de seguridad del joven de California se queda atrás a la población general. En 2007, la tasa del uso de cinturón de seguridad del joven de California fue el 88.9 por ciento, bien debajo de la tasa de estado del 94.6 por ciento para el mismo año.

Más de 280 agencias de la aplicación de la ley de todo el estado estarán tomando parte en el programa de “Abrochar o Pagar “ . Adicionalmente, las agencias son favorecidas a realizar las patrullas por la noche en un esfuerzo de aumentar la conformidad de noche. La financiación para el tiempo extraordinario de oficial para sostener el program de “Abrochar o Pagar” de California o fue proporcionada por una beca de la Oficina de California de la Seguridad del Tráfico por la Seguridad Nacional del Tráfico de Carretera Administración.

Departamento de Policia de Williams

By Sgt. Steve Woldanski

Después de 2 días del evento nombrado "Cada 15 Minutos" que ocurrió en el 30 de Abril y 1 de Mayo, hay una palabra que viene a tener inconveniente en: "AH". Este programa poderoso fue muy emocional para estudiantes, las familias, maestros y el comité que reunió este acontecimiento con Andi Armstrong que coordina el programa, ella organizo Escuela Secundaria de Williams, la Policía de Williams, el Departamento de Bomberos de Williams,el Departamento de Sherif’s, La Corte Superior de Colusa, El Condado de Colusa de Probation, Condado de Colusa de Programa de Capellanes, Centro Médico Regional de Colusa, el equipo de Ambulancia de Enloe, Funeraria de McNary-Moore, Selovers y muchos otros padres y los estudiantes se reunieron a organizer esteprograma que abrió optimistamente los ojos de estudiantes y las familias a los peligros de beber y conducir.

El programa “Cada 15 Minutos" fue diseñado para mostrar a los estudiantes que ellos no son invencibles. Estos estudiantes aprenden de primera mano cómo sus acciones y decisiones afectan el vive de tantas personas. El programa es un acontecimiento de dos días que desafía ellos pensar de beber, conducir, haciendo las decisiones maduras y el impacto que estas decisiones tienen en la familia, los amigos y muchos otros en la comunidad.

La idea de este programa es de traer estas agencias diferentes juntas con el objetivo de reducir los incidents relacionados al alcohol entre nuestra juventud. El programa fue comenzado en 1990. Había en aquel momento una muerte relacionado con alcohol aproximadamente cada 15 minutos. Desde entonces el tiempo ha sido aumentado a una muerte relacionada con alcohol cada 31 minutos. Al aparece que el programa ha tenido algún éxito, pero el último objetivo, por supuesto, es de tener 0 muertes o los incidentes relacoinados con alcohol.

Antes del hecho real que sucede, 17 estudiantes y un maestro fueron seleccionados para tomar la parte en el ejercicio. El día Uno: Cada 15 minutos, "La Parca" acompaña a estudiantes de uno en uno de sus aulas. Estos estudiantes serían conocidos como "El Andar Muerto" y serían embargadas durante 24 horas. Los oficiales y los capellanes notificaron a los padres que su niño se había muerto en un incidente relacionado al alcohol. Los obituarios son escritos y las lápidas son colocadas en el pasillo para qus sus amigos y compañeros de su salon pueden llorar su pérdida.

Se realiza un simulado de un choque de un borracho que conduce y implica a otros estudiantes preseleccionados de tal modo que los otros alumnus de la escuela puede mirar los acontecimientos despliegan. Una llamada del 9-1-1 es colocada para poner Continuación página siguiente

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Cada 15 MINUTOS, LLEGA A CASA CON ESTUDIANTES Y PADRES por favor nota las fotos no son verdaderas, esto fue un ejemplo de lo que puede suceder si usted bebe y conduce. en marcha una respuesta de la emergencia por la aplicación de la ley, los bomberos, los paramédicos y el pesquisidor. Las víctimas son atrapados dentro del vehículo y son quitadas utilizando el "Mandíbulas de la Vida". El herido es tratado y es transportado por helicóptero y ambulancia al cuarto de la emergencia del hospital. Un estudiante es declarado muerto en la escena y es quitado por el pesquisidor. Otro estudiante se muere de heridas en el hospital. Sus padres son dichos por médicos que ellos no pudieron guardar la vida de su niño. Uno de los estudiantes, designado como el "Conductor en estado de embriaguez," es dado campo las pruebas de la Foto Personal sobriedad y detenido para los crímenes del homicidio involuntario y el crimen grave de coducir su vehículo borracho. El estudiante es reservado en la Cárcel de Condado de Colusa y entonces parece en el tribunal y es sentenciado a la prisión por sus crímenes.

A fines del día el "Andando Muerto" y los estudiantes implicados en el choque simulado de coche son llevados por los policías de las tres agencias implicadas para una retirada de noche. Estos estudiantes no tienen contacto con otros amigos ni miembros de la familia. En esta retirada los estudiantes toman parte en el equipo - construyendo los ejercicios y oyendo de personas que han sido implicadas personalmente en los incidentes que fue relacionada con alcohol. La noche termina cuando los estudiantes deben escribir una carta a quienes quieren para expresan sus pensamientos y los sentimientos si ellos se habían muerto realmente en este día.

Mientras la retirada de estudiante sucede, los padres del "Andando Muerto" y las víctimas simuladas del choque son invitadas a una retirada donde ellos expresan sus sentimientos y las emociones acerca del programa y acerca de ellos, también, les escriben cartas a sus niños como si ellos se hubieran muerto hoy. Las emociones que ocurren durante estas retiradas son intensas.

El día Dos: El "Andando Muerto" son vueltos a educar y, junto con el personal entero del alumnado y la escuela, asiste una asamblea en el gimnasio de la escuela. Todos miran un video de los estudiantes como ellos tomaron parte en las actividades de la escuela y entonces del accidente y los resultados del incidente Foto Personal relacionado con alcohol. Después de el video, algunos de los padres y los estudiantes lean sus cartas que ellos habían escrito la noche antes a la multitud. Ellos comparten con su familia, los amigos y los compañeros de clase lo que lo sentía si se hubieran muerto sin tener una oportunidad de despedirse.

Otros altavoces del huésped compartieron sus experiencias cómo sus vidas fueron cambiadas para siempre por los resultados de beber y conducir. Los estudiantes y los padres fueron agobiados con la emoción y ganaron optimistamente un nuevo sentido de amor y compromiso uno al otro y hacen optimistamente las decisiones correctas.

La asamblea concluyó cuando el Jefe de Policia de Williams, James P. Saso les realizó una "Lista" a todos que serían afectados por conductores en estado de embriaguez.

Esta lista incluyó la familia, los amigos, los servicios de la emergencia y miembros de la comunidad. Por el fin de la lista, la multitud entera en el gimnasio se paraba y la multitud podría ver cuántas a personas pueden ser impresionadas de un incidente

Colusa Cinco de Mayo

Un gran suceso cientos de personas se reunieron para este festival el cual fue libre de drogas y alcohol. En el parque de memorial el domingo se celebro.

“Este nuevo evento el cual queremos que sea un evento para toda la familia,” comento el Sr. José Manuel Medina, que fue el organizador.

El evento se lleno con música en vivo, juegos y casas inflabes para que los niños brincaran y se divirtieran, también hubo variedad de personas vendiendo comida en el parque memorial.

Se lleno de un habiente familiar que esperemos que sea un gran evento cado ano.

Derecho: Hasta los mãs pequeños miembros de nuestra comunidad disfrutaron las festividades.

Izquierdo: Pudimos ver vaqueros montando a caballo y a Mauricio Lopez que nos deleito con trucos con la soga.

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COLUSA REFUGE DEDICATES NEW FACILITIES Colusa National Wildlife Refuge staff and local Chamber of Commerce Officials were joined by visitors from San Francisco, Sacramento, Colusa, Chico, Washington, and Canada in celebrating the opening of new visitor facilities at the Refuge.

The improvements include a new observation deck, parking area, bathrooms, picnic tables, bridge widening, and walking trail enhancements.

Local resident, and retired Fish and Wildlife Service Equipment Operator, Ernie Ambrosini “cut the ribbon” to officially open the area. Mr. Ambrosini worked at the Refuge from 1960 until his retirement in 1991.

The May 10th event was timed to coincide with the celebration of International Migratory Bird Day. Refuge Manager Mike Peters commented that “we are really excited to offer improved wildlife viewing opportunities for our visitors and local school groups.”

The new wildlife refuge visitor facilities are open year-round. Visitation is free. For information, call 530-934-2801.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Service manages the 97-million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System, which encompasses 548 national wildlife refuges, thousands of small wetlands and other special management areas. It also operates 69 national fish hatcheries, 63 fish and wildlife management offices and 81 ecological services field stations. The agency enforces federal wildlife laws, administers the Endangered Species Act, manages migratory bird populations, restores nationally significant fisheries, conserves and restores wildlife habitat such as wetlands, and helps foreign governments with their conservation efforts. It also oversees the Federal Assistance program, which distributes hundreds of millions of dollars in excise taxes on fishing and hunting equipment to state fish and wildlife agencies.

More information about National Wildlife Refuges in California is available on the web at http://www.fws.gov/cno/

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